In the evening, the lights of Banbol City's streets were dim, adding a touch of tenderness and romance compared to the boldness of the day.
The red crescent moon in the sky, faintly sitting atop the tower, seemed to be in mutual harmony with it.
Yuxiaoxiao walked on the cobblestone-paved road, seeing crowded snack shops along the street, mostly filled with families playing together.
There were also some young adults who had just finished work, going to the tavern in groups of two or three.
After turning a few corners, it became noticeably quieter. The buildings on this street were more exquisite, but at this time, there were almost no tourists.
At the end of the road, there was a brightly lit up high-end custom dress shop.
At this time, there were still many people inside.
There were elegant young men, young girls, middle-aged gentlemen, young ladies, and elderly ladies.
The shop was not large, but exuded a sense of "taste" from inside out.
"Is this the one?" Yuxiaoxiao asked.
Slime responded, "Yes, it's here. I saw Master Ruo Ke come here before."
Yuxiaoxiao walked up the steps.
The wooden floor of Shenmu Customization felt more textured to walk on than ordinary floors, with a faint fragrance.
She pushed open the door, and the wind chime jingled.
Yuxiaoxiao was wearing her usual long skirt today, the style was a bit abrupt compared to the Calia Empire, and it wasn't a high-priced brand.
In the eyes of others, it might seem "rough".
The girl at the entrance glanced at her and said indifferently, "Today's orders are full, please come back."
The girl's attitude wasn't bad, she was currently measuring the waist of a young woman.
The woman with deep red long hair raised her eyes and looked at Yuxiaoxiao, visibly taken aback when she saw her appearance.
In the Calia Empire, it was common to see aliens, but such a pretty girl...
Was rare.
She coughed lightly and said, "First time in Banbol City? Recently, because of the royal palace's ball, many young ladies have come from far and wide."
The girl's every move was like a delicate red rose.
With a hint of smile in her green eyes, she continued, "There are quite a few custom dress shops on this street, but it's a bit late today. You can come earlier tomorrow. By the way, I can also recommend one for you. I know the owner, just mention my name, and he'll give you a discount."
This shop, the smallest in the innermost part of the street, had the highest requirements.
It only catered to the royal family.
Even if ordinary residents were wealthy, they would not take orders.
The girl had been busy all day, and there was no enthusiastic smile on her face, just cold indifference like a robot.
People who come here wouldn't be picky about her attitude at all. After all, every custom-made dress she makes is priceless.
"Lord Roko recommended us," Slime said.
Upon hearing Roko's name, Red Rose raised her eyebrows slightly, and she looked at Yu Xiaoxiao with an expression full of malice.
"Thank you, may I know which store it is?" Yu Xiaoxiao asked.
Before Red Rose could speak, a young girl who had finished measuring turned around and said indifferently, "Since it was Lord Roko who recommended you, come over here for measurements."
The girl was not very old and looked similar in age to Yu Xiaoxiao, but she had a strong presence.
Especially her blue eyes, they didn't look like those of someone her age.
Yu Xiaoxiao took a few steps forward.
The others in the store also turned to look at her—
Roko, the chief steward of the palace, is a big shot in front of the king.
If it were someone else, Iceberg, the store manager, might not have paid attention. But for him, face had to be given.
Yu Xiaoxiao walked over.
Red Rose stood beside her and smiled, "You seem to have just come of age. Could it be that you are Lord Roko's illegitimate daughter?"
"...," Yu Xiaoxiao shook her head, "No."
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, Red Rose didn't force her. She picked up an apple and started to eat, teasing, "Iceberg, are you going to put her dress ahead of mine?"
Iceberg said indifferently, "When do you need it?"
"The day after tomorrow," Yu Xiaoxiao replied. Pausing, she added, "I want a uniform for formal occasions."
"Huh?" Red Rose was curious, "Aren't you going to a dance party?"
"No."
A dance party? Yu Xiaoxiao had no idea about it. But she had always stayed in the underground city and rarely went out, so it was normal for her not to know about these things.
Iceberg finished taking measurements and said calmly, "It can be done early the day after tomorrow, but you need to add money. Including the cost of the clothes, it will be a total of 350,000 gold coins. You need to pay now."
Yu Xiaoxiao: "..."
T-Thirty-five thousand?
That amount of gold is equivalent to over a million yuan! A uniform costing a million, Yu Xiaoxiao's complexion changed just hearing the name.
Her monthly salary here is only 100,000 a month.
And she had just started her job and hadn't received any salary yet.
Although Slime had said this was necessary for work and could be paid with money from the underworld, the clothes were too expensive, and she really couldn't afford it.
Yu Xiaoxiao apologized, "I'm sorry, I probably can't afford it. Sorry for wasting your time."
After saying that, she looked at the redhead and asked, "Excuse me, what's the name of the store you mentioned before, and roughly how much is the price? Does mentioning your name really get a discount?"
Red Rose was stunned for a moment, she didn't expect the girl to be so frank and ask in public.
Although she was wearing ordinary clothes today, after all, she was recommended by Lord Roko—he wouldn't introduce someone who couldn't afford it, it would be making things difficult for the little girl.
She replied, "Angel's Wing, it's the one at the entrance. Prices start at 50,000, and if you mention my name, you can get half off."
Iceberg also remained expressionless.
She took a soft ruler and walked to the next customer to measure.
Because the dance party was coming soon, many people came in every day for custom-made outfits.
Some of the other customers nearby showed disdainful expressions. This alien girl really didn't know any rules, she didn't even have money and still came to this top-notch shop?
To be clear, 350,000 was only the lowest price for the dresses made by Iceberg.
After thanking Red Rose, Yu Xiaoxiao left the small shop.
Slime hesitated, "Xiaoxiao, are you really not going to place an order? Iceberg's skills are the best in the Calia Empire, although it's a bit expensive, but don't we have ten million?"
"We'll have plenty of places to spend money in the future, let's save when we can. And, I really can't get used to wearing such expensive clothes."
Slime opened its mouth, wanting to say, "Lady Xiaoxiao, the dress you wore when you publicly applied for the steward, was worth five million."
Compared to that, 350,000 is nothing.
As, wearing a clown mask, he stood outside the shop, and he was the only one on this long street.
Yu Xiaoxiao walked up to him and said, "I came here in vain today, let's go somewhere else and check it out. I heard there's a magic parade tonight."
"Buy," As said.
Yu Xiaoxiao was taken aback, "Huh? What do you want to buy?"
He slightly raised his chin and pointed to the clothing store behind the girl, "Bought."
Slime looked at As with respect for the first time, and it quickly said,
"Yes, Master Xiaoxiao, buy it! This is money that must be used, and the third prince definitely won't have any objections."
"But..." Yu Xiaoxiao was still hesitating.
Asa spoke again, "Buy it."
"..."
In front of her was the true form of the third prince. He had given an order, so she had no choice but to comply.
Yu Xiaoxiao returned to the clothing store.
She spoke softly, "Um, I'll still buy it. 350,000 gold coins, right?"
"Yeah." Bingling opened the chip and connected with her without hesitation.
When the coins were transferred, Yu Xiaoxiao could clearly feel the pain—it was all money!
"Come get it at six o'clock the day after tomorrow," the young woman said before going back to her own business.
Red Rose smiled coquettishly and praised, "That's right, girls should treat themselves well!"
Yu Xiaoxiao sighed.
She didn't know, the pressure on herself was so great. Money was needed everywhere in the dungeon, and if the application for the public country failed, the road ahead would be even harder.
In fact, for this kind of thing, it would be better if Prince Lord personally intervened.
If it was only her, she might be sent back with various excuses. This back and forth would make the whole process endless and drag on for years.
But Asa did not show interest in the public country application time.
Also, because she had learned from others that he had never left the dungeon, Yu Xiaoxiao did not feel comfortable making a request.
After all, as a steward, she had to take the initiative to share the burden for the Lord, otherwise she would seem useless.
"Huh?" Red Rose noticed Asa outside the door.
He stood next to the warm light, the clown mask shining brightly in the dim light.
His deep black long coat enveloped his entire body.
She could even see the trailing tail, wrapped in layers of white bandages.
A strange feeling of attraction appeared in Red Rose's eyes.
It was odd.
Despite not being able to see his face, she was inexplicably drawn to it, always wanting to peek beneath the mask.
She even felt that it must be fatally handsome.
"Is he your servant?" the red-haired woman asked.
Yu Xiaoxiao turned to look, Asa was standing straight in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass window, but she couldn't be sure what he was looking at because of the mask.
She shook her head.
Asa's identity was not convenient to reveal.
"I have something else to do, so I'll go first."
"Alright, goodbye," Red Rose said with a hint of regret, she wanted to chat a little more.
A slime was picking up stones not far away, examining each one and then tossing it away. Compared to the stones in the dungeon, these were all considered inferior!
Yu Xiaoxiao walked out of the door.
She walked to Asa's side and whispered, "Everything is ready. You can come to pick up the clothes the day after tomorrow. Let's go now."
The young man turned his head.
He quietly followed the girl.
The red-haired woman kept looking at Asa's back.
She murmured, "I think I'm falling for him."
Bingling coolly remarked, "Being captivated once a month is really not easy."
"Hey—" Red Rose protested, "I'm at least your noble customer. Can you not expose me like that."
However, the clown mask of the two left a deep impression.
But then again, the alien girl didn't seem like an ordinary person—perhaps the two of them were a couple?
"Ah." Red Rose clasped her chest with one hand, mournfully said, "Bingling, I've been dumped."